Eddy Abanum - Network Administrator

Q: Where is Eddy based?

Eddy is based in Emmendingen, Germany and can operate in on-site , hybrid , and remote work models.

Q: What languages does Eddy speak?

Eddy speaks the following languages: English (Native), German (Advanced) .

Q: How many years of experience does Eddy have?

Eddy has at least 13 years of experience. During this time, Eddy has worked in at least 11 different roles and for 14 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 11 months . Note that Eddy may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Eddy's latest experience?

Eddy's most recent position is Network Administrator at Knauf Bayern .

Q: What companies has Eddy worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Eddy has worked for Knauf Bayern , Finanz Informatik Technologie Service GmbH & Co. KG , PV Automotive GmbH München , Master Builders Solutions Deutschland GmbH , and Liebherr Bayern .

Q: Which industries is Eddy most experienced in?

Eddy is most experienced in industries like Information Technology (IT) , Automotive , and Manufacturing . Eddy also has some experience in Chemical , Banking and Finance , and Retail .

Q: Which business areas is Eddy most experienced in?

Eddy is most experienced in business areas like Information Technology (IT) , Operations , and Procurement and Purchasing . Eddy also has some experience in Project Management .

Q: Which industries has Eddy worked in recently?

Eddy has recently worked in industries like Information Technology (IT) , Banking and Finance , and Manufacturing .

Q: Which business areas has Eddy worked in recently?

Eddy has recently worked in business areas like Information Technology (IT) , Operations , and Project Management .

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Emmendingen, Germany

Experience

Sep 2024 - Mar 2025

7 months

Network Administrator

Knauf Bayern

Administration of firewalls (Securepoint)
Operation and maintenance of the client-server infrastructure (Windows)
Operation and patching of IoT devices in the hazard management system (cameras, Web IOS, IP serial converters)
Support for integrating security technology into existing IT infrastructures
Planning and implementation of network segmentation and isolation
Deployment and rollout of solutions to other plants
Tools used: Wireshark, Network Service Manager, PRTG, Cisco Catalyst, Nexus, HP Service Manager, FNT/Command Manager Console, ServiceNow, Confluence, Active Directory, Wingard, Securepoint FW

Apr 2024 - Present

1 year 11 months

IT Network Planning Consultant

Finanz Informatik Technologie Service GmbH & Co. KG

Expansion and modernization of existing systems and architectures
Active participation in projects and creation of current and target architectures for decision support
Implementation and management of security measures in the network
Troubleshooting and resolution of network issues
Network segmentation, configuration, management and monitoring of network devices
Tools used: Command-FNT, Cisco Catalyst, Nexus, Splunk, ServiceNow, Network Service Manager, Visio, Micro Focus Network Automation, FortiGate, Check Point, Cisco ISE, Cisco ACI, DNA Center

Feb 2024 - Aug 2024

7 months

Network Administrator

PV Automotive GmbH München

Planning, configuration and administration of WLAN and network infrastructure
Analysis and resolution of network issues; development and implementation of technical concepts
Implementation and management of HCI environments
Migration from Check Point to FortiGate firewalls with a focus on IT security
Integration of Cisco ISE with data sources such as AD, LDAP and Intune
Configuration of authentication and authorization policies for user authentication
Administration and maintenance of the deployed NAC solution
Independent execution of IT projects including creation and maintenance of necessary documentation
Tools used: Cisco ASA, Cisco Web Security Appliance, Check Point, Fortinet WAF, Cisco ISE, Wireshark, Meraki, Secure Pulse, Blue Coat Proxy, PRTG, Aruba Mobility Master, Cloudflare Network Service Manager, Extreme NMS, Cisco Catalyst, Nexus, HP Service Manager Console, ServiceNow, Confluence, Active Directory, Cisco DNAC, Cisco ACI

Nov 2023 - Mar 2024

5 months

Interim IT Service Manager

Master Builders Solutions Deutschland GmbH

Ensuring the accuracy and integrity of relevant hardware and software applications
Developing training plans for all team members and occasionally for other company employees
Managing the department's annual budgets and reporting to senior management
Initiating and managing large IT projects in line with business requirements and budget constraints, including system upgrades and migrations

Nov 2022 - Nov 2023

1 year 1 month

Network Administrator

Liebherr Bayern

Point of contact for all technical and infrastructure issues and communication between management and the IT department
Managing the IT pool and delivering agreed services as planned
Initiating quality improvements and managing escalations
Independent administration and monitoring of the global network environment (LAN, WAN, WLAN)
Creating HLDs as well as network segmentation and providing 2nd/3rd level support
Identifying and resolving system errors and configuring routers and switches according to best practices
Supporting international network rollouts
Integration of Cisco ISE with AD, LDAP and Intune
Configuration of authentication, authorization and accounting policies (EAP-FAST, PEAP, LEAP, EAP-TLS) and TACACS
Profiling and posturing of user devices for compliance
Tools used: Wireshark, Infoblox, Command-FNT, Cisco ISE, Cisco WLAN Controller, DNA Center, Active Directory, Network Service Manager, Pathfinder, PRTG, Extreme NMS, Cisco Catalyst, Nexus, HP Service Manager Console, Prime

Dec 2020 - Nov 2021

1 year

Field Engineer

AVASO Technology Solutions Denmark

Setup, maintenance and troubleshooting of the corporate switched and routed network (LAN, WAN OSPF, BGP, IBGP, MPLS, MVRF; Cisco & Extreme Networks WLAN)
Incident and problem management according to ITIL V3
Service provider management and development of change plans
Change planning and coordination with implementation schedules
Firewall configuration and management of rules, policies and ACLs
Monitoring network traffic for security breaches and taking appropriate actions
Performing routine updates, patches and firmware upgrades for firewalls
Tools used: Check Point, Nagios, Splunk, PRTG, Cisco ISE, Cisco Catalyst, Cisco Nexus, FNT/Command, DNA Center, Wireshark, ASR4000, CGR1000, ISR1000, HPSM, ServiceNow, JIRA, Fortinet

Jul 2019 - Dec 2020

1 year 6 months

Access and Security Specialist

Endress+Hauser

Network administration and execution of business-as-usual activities in the data network
Provision of L3 network support via a ticketing tool
Incident and problem management according to ITIL V3
Setup and maintenance of the corporate switched and routed network (LAN, WAN OSPF, BGP, IBGP, MPLS, MVRF; Cisco & Extreme Networks WLAN; VoIP IPT)
Troubleshooting and provider management
Management of daily network operations nationally and internationally
Administration and troubleshooting of wireless networks
Administration of Infoblox Grid Manager (DNS, DHCP, IPAM), IP subnet migration and DNS entries, site-to-site VPN configuration
NAC, access control management and policy management

Jun 2018 - Jul 2019

1 year 2 months

Infrastructure Engineer

Metro Group Retail

Project work at the largest German Check Point site at Metro Systems in German
Active Directory management
Configuration and administration of Cisco WSA and Cisco Prime
Implementation of HLD, LLD, proof of concept and technical documentation
Operation and further development of the wireless network infrastructure
Administration and configuration of Cisco routers and Catalyst switches
Support in migration and transformation projects (Blue Coat Proxy to Check Point firewalls, multi-data center environment)
Rule review with AlgoSec, NAT rule creation, policy enhancement, system upgrades, site-to-site VPN configuration
RMA hardware replacement and emergency firewall distribution
Tools used: Fortinet, SonicWALL, Check Point, Wireshark, Meraki, Cisco ISE, Cisco WLAN Controller, ACS Server, Cisco Catalyst, Nexus, HP Service Manager Console, Prime, Active Directory, Cisco WSA, Blue Coat

Nov 2017 - Jul 2018

9 months

Infrastructure Analyst

John Deere Mannheim

Network segmentation and operational work on Cisco Catalyst, Nexus and routers
Integration of WLANs (Cisco 2500, 5500, 8500) with global roaming via Cisco Prime
WAN (OSPF, BGP, IBGP, MPLS, VRF) and LAN infrastructure management
Cisco image upgrades, software maintenance and system monitoring
Service desk, incident, change and release management
RMA hardware replacement and configuration restoration
Troubleshooting in complex network environments
Access security management
Tools used: Splunk, Cisco Prime, Infoblox, FNT/Command, HP Service Manager, Active Directory, ServiceNow, Cisco ISE, Cisco WLAN Controller, Aruba ACS, Cisco ASA

Oct 2015 - Oct 2017

2 years 1 month

Provider Management

BASF Ludwigshafen

Incident, change and release management
Second-level support for WAN, LAN and WLAN
Installation, configuration, troubleshooting and administration of IP network components
Maintenance and renegotiation of service contracts with WAN providers
Consulting and recommendations for WAN design and hardware installations
Preparation of hardware and software procurement
Definition of task packages and monitoring of work progress
Organization and leadership of meetings, approval of protocols and RMAs
Management of the IT team and external vendors
Tools used: Active Directory, Cisco WLAN Controller, ServiceNow, JIRA, Lotus Notes, NICS CMS, MS Visio, IPAM, Proviso Monitoring

Dec 2014 - Sep 2015

10 months

Network Administrator

Samvardhana Motherson Peguform (T-Systems)

Operating and further developing the LAN/WAN network infrastructure
Administration and configuration of Cisco routers and Catalyst switches (2960, 45xx, 65xx, Nexus)
Configuration of Cisco ASA firewall systems
Incident management and software installation/updates
Tools used: Active Directory, Nagios, Cisco ISE, Cisco ASA, Cisco WLAN Controller, ACS Server, Remedy, Riverbed, IPAM

Jan 2014 - Sep 2014

9 months

Administrator

Datagroup Stuttgart

LAN architecture, VLAN and WLAN IP address planning
Installation and configuration of network components

Jun 2013 - Nov 2013

6 months

On-site

Systemadministrator

Deutsches Zentrum für Luft- und Raumfahrt Stuttgart

On-site support and network management
Installation, configuration and administration of network components and applications
Support and problem analysis for disruptions, escalation of incidents and requests
Monitoring and troubleshooting of systems
Network documentation and setup of network workstations
Management of technical equipment (telephone, printers, copiers)
Tools used: ELO, BMC Remedy, Cisco ISE, Cisco Works LMS, Sniffer

Jan 2010 - Dec 2011

2 years

Intern in Enterprise Architecture Management & Governance

Daimler AG Untertürkheim

1st and 2nd level support for internal end users (Windows 2008, Office XP, Lotus Notes, Outlook)
Receiving, classifying and handling incident reports via phone, ticket system and email
Forwarding incidents and documenting them in the Remedy ticket system
Monitoring and troubleshooting of systems
Administration of IP networks including remote access and workstation setup
Management of technical equipment (telephone, printers, copiers)
Creating user profiles in Active Directory
Creating training and presentation materials and translating documents into English

Industries Experience

See where this freelancer has spent most of their professional time. Longer bars indicate deeper hands-on experience, while shorter ones reflect targeted or project-based work.

Experienced in Information Technology (4 years), Automotive (3 years), Manufacturing (3 years), Chemical (2.5 years), Banking and Finance (2 years), and Construction (1 year).

Information Technology

Automotive

Manufacturing

Chemical

Banking and Finance

Construction

Business Areas Experience

The graph below provides a cumulative view of the freelancer's experience across multiple business areas, calculated from completed and active engagements. It highlights the areas where the freelancer has most frequently contributed to planning, execution, and delivery of business outcomes.

Experienced in Information Technology (13 years), Operations (2.5 years), Procurement (2 years), and Project Management (1 year).

Information Technology

Operations

Procurement

Project Management

Summary

I have several years of experience in implementing and supporting IT data networks. I am also ITIL and Cisco certified (Routing, Switching and Security).

I have strong experience working with clients from different industries, including automotive, manufacturing, logistics, retail and telecommunications.

I hold expertise in switching and routing, as well as good knowledge of firewalls and administering Cisco Corporate Wireless Networks.

I have extensive experience working with various modules and applications, and can understand a client's technical requirements, map them to a technical solution and prevent future issues.

I am an effective communicator with strong interpersonal skills and good intercultural competence.

I am eager to take on new challenges.

Languages

English

Native

German

Advanced

Education

Sep 2009 - Sep 2012

Academy for Data Processing

Business Informatics · Böblingen, Germany

Oct 2007 - Jun 2009

University of Applied Sciences Böblingen

Business Informatics · Böblingen, Germany

Oct 1988 - Jun 1991

University of Benin

Production Engineering · Nigeria

Certifications & licenses

CCNA R&S

CCNA Security

CCNP R&S

Fortinet

ITIL V3 Foundation

Profile

Created

April 2025

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Frequently asked questions

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Where is Eddy based?

Eddy is based in Emmendingen, Germany and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.

What languages does Eddy speak?

Eddy speaks the following languages: English (Native), German (Advanced).

How many years of experience does Eddy have?

Eddy has at least 13 years of experience. During this time, Eddy has worked in at least 11 different roles and for 14 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 11 months. Note that Eddy may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Eddy be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Eddy would be well-suited for roles such as: Network Administrator, IT Network Planning Consultant, Interim IT Service Manager.

What is Eddy's latest experience?

Eddy's most recent position is Network Administrator at Knauf Bayern.

What companies has Eddy worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Eddy has worked for Knauf Bayern, Finanz Informatik Technologie Service GmbH & Co. KG, PV Automotive GmbH München, Master Builders Solutions Deutschland GmbH, and Liebherr Bayern.

Which industries is Eddy most experienced in?

Eddy is most experienced in industries like Information Technology (IT), Automotive, and Manufacturing. Eddy also has some experience in Chemical, Banking and Finance, and Retail.

Which business areas is Eddy most experienced in?

Eddy is most experienced in business areas like Information Technology (IT), Operations, and Procurement and Purchasing. Eddy also has some experience in Project Management.

Which industries has Eddy worked in recently?

Eddy has recently worked in industries like Information Technology (IT), Banking and Finance, and Manufacturing.

Which business areas has Eddy worked in recently?

Eddy has recently worked in business areas like Information Technology (IT), Operations, and Project Management.

What is Eddy's education?

Eddy holds a Bachelor in Business Informatics from University of Applied Sciences Böblingen and a Bachelor in Production Engineering from University of Benin.

Does Eddy have any certificates?

Eddy has 5 certificates. Among them, these include: CCNA R&S, CCNA Security, and CCNP R&S.

What is the availability of Eddy?

Eddy is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Eddy?

Eddy's rate depends on the specific project requirements. Please use the Meet button on the profile to schedule a meeting and discuss the details.